Archetype: Petrucci X
by Neural DSP · Amp Sim · Signature guitar amp suite
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John Petrucci (Dream Theater) signature plugin with modeled amps, cabinets and effects for progressive rock and metal.
Best for: Guitars. Genres: Metal, Rock & Indie.
Keywords: electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, bright, impulse-response based, room mics, tight.
What it does
Archetype: Petrucci X is Neural DSP's suite for John Petrucci of Dream Theater, with four amps covering piezo to lead tones.
- Amps: Piezo (for piezo pickups and single coils), Clean with a bright switch, Rhythm with tight, bite and bass controls, and a high-sustain Lead.
- Effects: wah, compressor, overdrive, phaser/vibe, chorus and flanger before the amp; stereo chorus, stereo delay and reverb after.
- Tone shaping: a 4-band semi-parametric EQ with high- and low-pass filters per amp.
- Cabinets: IR-based cab sim with six virtual microphones and room mics; transpose, doubler and tuner are included.
Source: Neural DSP product page
When to use it
Pick it for progressive rock and metal where you want rhythm crunch, a singing lead and a clean or piezo-flavoured acoustic-style voice in one plugin. The dedicated Piezo amp and the wide set of modulation pedals set it apart from the metal-focused Fortin and Nolly plugins.
Where to buy
- Neural DSP: $169.19 (Listed at €149; converted at €1 = $1.1355 (ECB rate, 29 Sep 2026))
Tutorials and reviews
- Neural DSP Archetype: Petrucci X. Entire preset play through! #petrucci #neuraldsp #guitarist
- How to dial in Archetype: Petrucci X
- Archetype: Petrucci X - Neural DSP
- Testing the Neural DSP Archetype Petrucci X, Gojira X, and Nolly X with the Ibanez RG5121 Prestige
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